Wales
Upcoming
Cemetery Commission
The Cemetery Commission will reorganize its membership and consider a mowing contract identified as 2016-1627. They will also discuss setting flat stones, fence repairs, and hiring summer help. The meeting includes items that may or may not be discussed as permitted.
- Reorganization of the commission
- Mowing contract for 2016-1627
- Setting of flat stones
- Fence repair and summer help
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Parks Commission
The Wales Parks Commission will meet to review its budget and allocate funds for a fence at Union Road Beach. Commissioners will also address maintenance needs, including large yellow buoys, and continue deliberations over a disputed land area at Needham Park. Additionally, the group will explore a partnership with the Norcross Wildlife Foundation for a pocket grant program benefiting local beach and park improvements.
- Budget review and fund allocation for Union Road Beach fence project
- Payment of current invoices for Slims
- Ongoing discussion regarding disputed land boundaries at Needham Park
- Continued planning for large yellow buoy installation and maintenance
- Partnership proposal with Norcross Wildlife Foundation for Pocket Grant Program
Veterans' Services
The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will vote on minutes from previous meetings and approve payroll and accounts payable for May 2026, along with budget updates. A report from the Veterans' Service Officer is also scheduled. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions.
- Approve minutes from April 29 and May 27, 2026 meetings
- Approve May 2026 payroll and accounts payable warrant
- Review May 2026 cash reconciliation and bank statement
- Review FY26 budget balances as of May 31, 2026
- Hear Veterans' Service Officer report by Jason Burgener
Town Clerk
The Board of Registrars will meet to certify signatures for Initiative Petitions Round 2 and approve minutes from a prior meeting. This is a routine procedural meeting.
- Certify signatures for Initiative Petitions Round 2
- Approve meeting minutes from May 7, 2026
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will vote on reappointing numerous town officials and committee members, including Fire Chief John S. Croke IV for a three-year term. Other reappointments include police lieutenant, part-time police officers, inspectors, and advisory board members, all effective July 1, 2026. The meeting also covers correspondence and committee reports.
- Reappoint John S. Croke IV as Fire Chief, 3-year term (2026-2029)
- Reappoint KP Law, P.C. as Town Counsel, 1-year term
- Reappoint Dario Camacho as Police Lieutenant, 1-year term
- Reappoint 4 part-time police officers
- Executive Secretary office hours change: Mon 9-3, Tue 9-3, Wed 9-7, Sat 9-12
Planning Board
The Wales Planning Board will review minutes from May, discuss proposed amendments to planning and zoning applications, and hold a discussion on an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for property at 13/9 Walker Road. The board will also enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.
- Review of 5/13/26 meeting minutes
- Discussion of planning/zoning application amendments
- ANR discussion for 13/9 Walker Rd
- Entry into executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy
Conservation Commission
The Wales Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss old business, and hold public hearings. Key items include a Request for Determination of Applicability at 11 Grove Point Rd., a decision on a letter of support for the Vinica Brook restoration project, and discussion of road maintenance on a pre-existing road. The commission will also follow up on complaints of wetland activity at 44 Mt. Hitchcock Rd. and shoreline dumping at 51 Union Rd.
- 11 Grove Point Rd. – Request for Determination of Applicability (Walter & Sandra Perkins)
- Ratify letter of support for 'Watershed-Scale Restoration of Vinica Brook for Water Quality and Ecosystem Health' – Ed Hood
- Discussion of proposed road maintenance on pre-existing road – Dan Wilder
- 44 Mt. Hitchcock Rd. – Complaint of activity within wetland / site visit follow-up
- 51 Union Rd. – Complaint regarding shoreline dumping